UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools
A month ago, University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs said his strategy in dealing with COVID-19 was to “lock ourselves in place and outlast the […]
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UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools
A month ago, University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs said his strategy in dealing with COVID-19 was to “lock ourselves in place and outlast the […]
Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Presley Paulling of Bell High School. Paulling played volleyball and softball, and also participated in cheerleading. She is this […]
After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball
Today’s senior spotlight is on Corbin Grantham of Buchholz High School. Grantham, who is the son of University of Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, played football […]
K-12 school superintendents lay out their proposal for reopening Florida schools
The Center Square – Florida’s 2.8 million K-12 students are returning to reopened schools next academic year, but when and how they will do so in […]
Busking for band equipment during a pandemic
For weeks now, P.K Yonge 7th grader Tyler Holt has been intermittently standing on a street corner on University Avenue across from the UF president’s residence […]
Alachua County Public Schools maintains high credit rating
In a report that cited “strong management, with good policies and practices,” the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has awarded Alachua County Public Schools an […]
School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Zhai Smith of Oak Hall School. Smith was a team captain for the Eagles’ football team, which advanced to […]
Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase
Paul White, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Alachua County Public Schools, released a statement in response to a petition sent out on May 9th signed by 225 […]
Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Members Dr. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain requested a special meeting to discuss the land purchase of a 37-acre parcel […]
Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Katherine Gray of the Gainesville High softball team. Gray was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area as a junior. In 2019 […]
Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media
A petition addressed to the School Board of Alachua County is asking that the decision made on May 5th to purchase 37 acres of land for […]
University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers
The University of Florida’s iconic Century Tower is now awash in blue light as a tribute to the thousands of dedicated UF Health hospital workers and their colleagues worldwide. […]
DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall
Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]
Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams
Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]
Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]
District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs
Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]
Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’
Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala. Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]
Thomas heading to Glenville State College after stellar career at Columbia High School
Today’s senior spotlight is Hunter Thomas of the Lake City Columbia baseball team. Thomas, who is the son of head coach Brian Thomas, also has a […]
UF Health to resume elective surgeries, procedures on Monday
University of Florida Health is resuming all elective inpatient and outpatient surgeries and procedures at all its locations Monday, recognizing the urgency of ramping up services […]
Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe College
Today’s senior spotlight is Bridget Filer of the Gainesville High softball team. Filer has been both a player of the week and MVP, plus she’s been […]
Alachua County music teachers sing a moving message to their students
Just as students are missing their teachers since school shut down more than a month ago in Alachua County and Florida, the teachers have a secret […]
Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team
Today’s senior spotlight is Jillian Cassube of Bell High School. Cassube was a 3-sport athlete who participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Among her achievements was […]
ACPS adds suppers and snacks to its free meals program
Beginning May 4th, Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department (FNS) will provide free suppers and snacks for children age 0-18 at 29 school […]
UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment
Patients with severe cases of COVID-19 who were treated with the investigational drug remdesivir recovered faster than those who did not take it, based on results […]